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February 10, 2019

Sunday Night

I spent the morning continuing to sort out my mountains of paperwork. Today I threw away some payslips from 2007, literature relating to a mortgage I had in the 1990s and some brochures for phones I haven't owned for at least ten years. Apparently Marie Kondo believes you should only have three categories of paper but I can't remember what they are and I seem to have 103 different piles which are refusing to get any smaller.

In the afternoon Traybake and I went to Tate Modern to see the Bonnard exhibition. It was very crowded so I had the excellent idea of going to the cafe first to have tea and cake and then we went up to the viewing platform to take photos of the sunset and then we went to the exhibition by which time the crowds had begun to thin. I wasn't very familiar with Bonnard's work and it is lovely. Lots of scenes of women bathing and kitchen tables and sun-drenched landscapes and in almost every painting, if you look hard enough, there is a small cat or a dog's nose.

Afterwards we crossed the bridge, walked up past St Paul's and then went to the Barbican to a concert.

I have spent two days deciding whether or not to buy this coat. Decision made and coat is now hanging in the hall cupboard.

207 -211 5 x Balls of Wool

I am knitting some very small Christmas presents.

206 Winter Weight Duvet

Given to me by TB. Too heavy for him and just right for me.

205 - Book

Another lifestyle book about simplifying one's life.

203-204 IkeaFreezer Bags

I love these.

202 - A very expensive blanket

I justified this by making the decision not to buy a new winter coat.

200 - 201 Two Bottles of Essential Oils

See previous entry.

199 Epsom Salts

I am very suggestible.

198 Shirt

I needed something new for a party and this was in the sale.

194 - 197 Selection of Books

193 Packet of plastic envelopes

I bought these while on holiday but forgot to list them.

192 Coasters

I bought four but counting as one item.

191 Book

I bought this a couple of weeks ago but forgot to list it.

190 Pinafore

I bought this online from Toast.

189 - Jars

I am counting these as one item as they are so small. Jars for decanting toiletries into.

188 - One Fitbit

I have wanted one of these for ages.

186- 187 Two Bars Soap

I bought myself a present

185 - Small Suitcase

Carry on luggage here I come.

183-184 Small paintbox and paper

182 - Print

I got another Peter Yates print.

179-181 Three Books

178 - Black Dress

If you go shopping in the sales you end up making unplanned purchases to state the bleeding obvious.

177 - Pillow

176 - Skirt

I needed a summer skirt for work or that's what I'm telling myself.

174-175 Two Small Glass Bottles/vases

Very cheap and one has some very realistic imitation flowers in.

173 - Denim shirt dress

I bought this from Toast and it was far too expensive but I justified by telling myself it is a dress for all seasons. (I also bought a pair of PJs in the sale but as I threw away a pair they don't count)

172 - Tee Shirt

This was a freebie which I had to wear for a work event

171 - Small Rucksack

169-170 Two Books

167-168 Two sets of pastry cutters

166 - Pair of shorts

I think I must have been having some kind of temporary insanity fit when I bought these. They were cheap and from M&S.

165 - Pair of Red Shoes

These remind me of the type of shoes my mother wore once she was over 70- ho-hum.

164 - Water Spray Bottle

I bought this rather than buying a new iron.

163 - Packet of Coloured Pens

I may be doing some colouring in.

160 - 162

Three books.

158 - 159 Two Teeshirts

I bought these in TK Maxx and both are from the sports range.

155 - 157 3 Books

154 - Large Kitchen Book

This was given to me by the company from whom I'm going to buy a kitchen.

152 - 153 Two Small Succulents

150 -151 Two Bras

149 - Stripey T-Shirt

I will get rid of two t-shirts to make up for this.

145 to 148 Shirts x 4

OK this is not how a minimalist behaves but I have got rid of so many clothes I actually need to start buying stuff. All from Uniqlo.

144 - Hornsea Coffee Pot

Charity shop find although was not particularly cheap.

143 - Book

I went to a book launch so I had to buy the book.

142 - Cashmere Cardigan

I bought this last month and forgot to list it.

140 - 141 Trousers and Shirt

I bought a pair of quirky and v. cheap trousers from Uniqlo and a less cheap shirt also from Uniqlo.

139 - The Duhks CD

138 - Box of Candles

It's hygge all the way here.

136 - 137 Two Books

I got quite a lot of tokens for my birthday so I bought the latest Marie Kondo and a novel.

129 - 134

Assorted birthday presents

128 - New lamp

I have needed a new bedside lamp for ages.

127 - Plain Black Trousers

Sensible trousers for work.

126 - Pair of Shoes

Sensible (the only kind I every buy) shoes for work.

110 - 125 Assorted Christmas Presents

108 - 109 Two Storage Jars

Kilner jars are always useful.

107 - Large Jug

A present I gave to my mother that is now returned to me.

106 - Framed Photo

This is a picture of me that hung on my mother's sitting room wall.

105 - Vintage Cake plate

Cake plate - some stuff from my mother's house which has been stored at my sister's flat.

102 -104

100 tealights and two boxes of candles.

99 -101 Three Books

98 - A Pair of Slippers

My Christmas present to myself.

97 - Large Roll of Brown Paper Wrapping

96 - Rita Hosking CD

The first CD I have bought this year,

95 - New Curtains

I have had the previous curtains since1997. I stopped liking them in 1998 but have lived with them ever since.

94 - Television

My television was 9 years old but the freeview box stopped working and I decided it was time to upgrade.

93 - Postcards

I have bought a lot of postcards this year.

92 - Leggings

I have joined a yoga class and realised that I had decluttered my old pair.

91 - Cashmere cardigan

I have been planning to buy this for ages. Hello winter.

90 Book

This is the book by TNMA that I have been meaning to buy for ages.

88 Print

I bought this last month and forgot to list it. I am very pleased with this purchase.

87 Fridge Magnet

Present from Japan

86 - Perfume

L'Eau d'Issey from duty free.

85 Large pine cone

Picked up on the camino close to Santiago de Compostela

82 - 84 Portuguese Camino Momentos

Shell, credencial and compostela.

81 Grey Cardigan

I tried to buy a skirt while I was on holiday and ended up in H&M which is so cheap but did not sell skirts.

80 Sake Cup

Gift from Japan

79 Small Notebook

I really didn't need this but I want a new notebook for my camino journal.

78 Guidebook to Portuguese Camino

Getting excited now.

76-77 Two T-shirts

I have disposed of so many old t-shirts I needed to buy some new ones.

74 -75 Two Paintbrushes

I bought these because I'm sure I've thrown away the old ones.

71 - 73 Three cardboard boxes

I brought these home from work as I have to empty some cupboards while work is carried out in my kitchen.

67 - 70 Four glasses

I bought these from the museum shop at Louisianna in Copenhagen. They were very cheap and lovely.

66 - Wooden Dog

Small Tim dog from Bojesen. I so wanted this.

61 - 65 - Packet of Plastic Folders

I bought these from Hay.

60 - Selection of postcards

59 - Fridge Magnet

Very tasteful.

58 - Tourist leaflets from Copenhagen

I am counting this as one object and I don't care if that is cheating.

57 - Book

I got a nicky french from the telephone box library.

56 - Raincoat

My raincoat is around 12 years old and very tatty. This one is very plain and hopefully will last I will not be buying another one for at least ten years.

55 - Book on Running

As one of the authors is a long time blog friend I had to buy this.

54 - Foot Cream

My heels are in serious need of pampering.

53 - Dress

I bought a dress in the sale in Cos. I shouldn't have but I did.

52 - Papers From My Mother's House

When I was in Ireland my sister gave me a little bundle of papers which my mother had kept - postcards I sent her and photos.

50-51 Two books

I am collecting virago books and there were two in the telephone box library this morning. I will need to make a deposit to make up for this.

49 - Chanel No.5

48 - Art Fund Book

I was expecting a card but it came with this book.

47 - Pair of Stan Smith Original Sneakers

OK I admit it I'm weak. God knows how long this list would be if I wasn't trying to restrict the stuff I bring into the house.

45 - 46 Two White T-Shirts

Essential items of clothing which need replacing every year. I don't feel guilty about these.

43-44 Two Tops From Uniqlo

I blame That's Not My Age and Belgian Waffle for reminding me about what good stuff you can get in Uniqlo.

41-42 Two Kilner Jars

They were cheap and there might be some jam making in the offing.

40 - Book

Old, slightly damaged book.

39 - Poole Saucer

I bought this along with a book for a pound. How could I say no?

38 - White Cotton Top

This is from Muji and reminds me of the kind of thing Mrs Watts, our PE teacher wore in the 1970s.

34-37 Four Books

I went a bit mad in the LRB bookshop.

33 - Small basket

This was very expensive but I believe it is a work of art. I used the money I earned doing the count. At least I will have one positive thing as a result of the election.

32 5 x Postcards

I couldn't resist buying 5 postcards at the Ravilious exhibition - counting this as one item.

28 - 31

Four novels. I went a bit mad in Waterstones. I will have to donate some books to the telephone library this week.

25 - 27

Stuff from walkthewalk - t-shirt, hat and bra. All a bit tacky but for a good cause.

23-24 Two Books

Another copy of Time Out Book of Walks - my fourth copy so far? I also bought a book about walking which was a mistake as it involves very little reading but lots of fey nonsense.

22. Packet of AAA batteries

I didn't need to buy so many but they only came in packets of 12 and my television remote controller had stopped working and I didn't want to be restricted to watching only BBC2.

21. A Hand Brush

I know I shouldn't have but I did.

20. A pair of shoes

I also bought a pair of really expensive shoes in M&S. Pale blue loafers which are either a brilliant buy or a terrible mistake. I haven't decided yet which it is.

19. Shoes

I have to go to a work event next week which involves a bit of dressing up so I had to buy some dressing up shoes. I bought a mega cheap pair from M&S. I resent having to do this.

18. Fridge Magnet

The only thing I bought in Istanbul. Fridge magnets are the only kitsch objects I now allow in my flat.

17 St Matthew's Passion Programme

Given free at the concert at the Barbican.

16 Denim Skirt

I did want to buy a denim but I hadn't planned to buy a mid calf tight one. Oh well.

15 A Pair Of Trousers

I didn't really need these but I was in M&S and I tried them on and they were very flattering and well, what can I say?

14 Dress

I feel quite guilty about this and must dispose of 3 items of clothing to make up for it. Another very plain dress but, but it was so cheap and will be very good for work.

13 Charcoal filters

See 12

12 - Mould Cleaner

Rock and roll! I went mad in Lakeland.

11 - Packet Of Large Plastic Envelopes

I bought these to parcel up the items I am planning to sell on eBay.

10 - A packet of 100 tea lights

This is one item. I don't care what you say.

7 - 9 Three small containers.

What can I say? I went to Ikea and everyone knows if you try to leave without buying something they send you back to go round again.

2 - 6. Kenwood Chef

I have wanted one of these for at least 20 years. I bought a second hand one which died after a few weeks. This was in a sale and was less than half price. I now have the problem of getting rid of the second hand one. I am counting this as five objects; bowl, mixer and attachments; spatula; spanner; recipe book; and blender.

1. Pot of Chrysanthemums

I thought these were better value than a bunch of flowers. They cost £3.50.